Genus Cryptocoryne (Noun)
Meaning
Water trumpet; aquatic herbs having broad leaves and long slender spathes; often used as aquarium plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Genus Cryptocoryne plants come in an amazing variety of leaf shapes and colors, making them popular aquarium additions.
- One characteristic of the genus Cryptocoryne that makes them so well-suited to life underwater is their smooth, waxy leaves.
- The genus Cryptocoryne produces beautiful, trumpet-shaped flowers in their natural habitat.
- Aquarium enthusiasts often choose genus Cryptocoryne plants for their tanks due to their unique appearance and adaptability.
- In the aquarium trade, many species within the genus Cryptocoryne are misidentified due to their great similarity in appearance.